Ann Widdecombe murder charge: Joshua Kerry to appear in court

Joshua Kerry, 28, from South Yorkshire, is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

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Man due in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

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BBC Published 21 July 2026

Man due in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Guardian Published 20 July 2026

Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry from Rotherham charged over killing of politician whose body was found at her Devon home A 28-year-old man from Rotherham has been charged with the murder of the former MP and Reform UK party spokesperson Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry was charged with Widdecombe’s murder and will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Continue reading...

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